entwachsen
Translation
to outgrow, to grow out of
Examples
Das Kind ist den Schuhen entwachsen.
The child has outgrown the shoes.
Er ist diesem kindischen Verhalten entwachsen.
He has outgrown this childish behavior.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.dat)) to outgrow (sth.) The child has outgrown the shoes.
Similar Words
Synonyms: hinauswachsen über (to grow beyond)
Etymology
Composed of 'ent-' (away from) and 'wachsen' (to grow). This literally translates to 'grow away from'.
Memory Tips
Remember that 'ent-' often means 'out of' or 'away from'. You 'grow' ('wachsen') 'out of' ('ent-') your old clothes.